Krysten Swensen

Krysten Swensen is a news reporter who covers Disney-related news and updates. She has extensively reported on the transformation of Critter Country at Disneyland Resort into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, following the closure of Splash Mountain due to its racially problematic origins. Swensen has also covered the impact of The Princess and the Frog (2009) on Disney theme parks, including the opening of Eudora’s Chic Boutique and Tiana’s Palace, as well as speculation about potential future changes to Critter Country and The Many Adventures of Winnie and the Pooh. Through her reporting, Swensen provides readers with updates on Disneyland Resort construction progress, biographical information about the characters featured in Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and analysis of how Disney’s decisions reflect broader cultural shifts.

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

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  • You gotta dig a little deeper — or, in Disney’s case, a lot deeper — if you want to open a Princess and the Frog (2009) attraction.

Conflicts of Interest

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  • Dreyfuss spoke about the Academy Award’s new inclusion policy and said it made him ‘want to vomit.’ He also said we can’t ‘cater’ to the country’s minority.
  • He allegedly vented about the Me Too movement, as well as the transgender community.

Contradictions

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  • Dreyfuss also criticized the Me Too movement and the transgender community.
  • He expressed disdain for Barbra Streisand because she was a woman and felt women should not have that much power.

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

Richard Dreyfuss's Controversial Comments at Jaws Screening: Bigotry and Intolerance On Display

Richard Dreyfuss's Controversial Comments at Jaws Screening: Bigotry and Intolerance On Display

Broke On: Saturday, 25 May 2024 During a Jaws screening event, actor Richard Dreyfuss made disparaging comments towards women, the Me Too movement, and the transgender community. Approximately 300 attendees walked out in protest. The Cabot theater issued an apology for Dreyfuss's offensive remarks and sparked a wider discussion about his past anti-inclusivity statements.